Winter’s Bone
Winter’s Bone is a simple movie, about a 17-year-old girl living in rural poverty who is searching for her convict father. But its rich color; the insistent pacing of its direction; the faces of its supporting cast, those unforgetable souls of the Ozark backwoods — all work to envelop you in the movie’s world and weigh you down with its moral drama.
The King’s Speech
This retelling of King George’s struggle to bare the mantle of the royal office is expertly crafted and very well acted, turning a regal back story into something deeply moving.
A Prophet
The French film about a quiet, ambitious Algerian man caught up in the underworld of a French prison is gripping and historically urgent.
Black Swan
With Black Swan, Aronofsky’s unique style of storytelling finds its perfect medium, and the nail-biting thriller is rocketed along by fantastic performances. This is immersive drama, packing a puzzling parable about life, art, and sexuality into a roller coaster movie experience.
Animal Kingdom
Ben Mendleson’s performance in this Australian crime thriller is one of the year’s best, and David Michod’s direction of his downtrodden ensemble makes this movie feel like the debut of Scorsese’s heir.
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